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Stay Safe & Warm: Milwaukee Area Warming Centers

Starting this evening, Milwaukee will experience a cold that hasn't happened here in many years. While a lot of folks will be staying warm in their home or apartment, there are still many, who are homeless. An 88Nine listener sent us a list of Milwaukee area warming centers. If you know someone that needs a warm place, point them to one of these places.

Cathedral Center (845 N. Van Buren): Call 211 first for regular single female and family beds. 211 will be up to date on full beds and additional overflow beds.

Guest House (1216 N. 13th St.): 15 overflow beds for men. They will need to be at Guest House by 6pm – first come, first served.

Hope House (209 W. Orchard St.): Warming room open 24/7 for men,women and families. Staff is knowledgeable and up to date on warming room availability. Call first, preferred at 414-645-2122.

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